🚨 Student loan news is breaking on what seems like a weekly basis, we will do our best to keep this post updated; last updated as of 1/23/2023 🚨 After the excitement wears off of… Read More
This is part two of our financial planning for our early career attending physicians. Earlier on the blog, we got the party started with Financial Planning for Last Year of Training Physicians. The goal of… Read More
The physician mortgage loan (sometimes called the doctor mortgage loan) was created by banks because of the distinctive challenges physicians face when borrowing due to their high debt-to-income ratios — thanks to student loans. Many physicians… Read More
While most people are familiar with retirement saving tools like a 401(k) or 403(b), fewer people are familiar with the 457(b) plan. With several different choices available, each more confusing than the other, taking control… Read More
Back in 2018, I was asked to speak at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) conference, and the topic was simple: How Much Do I Need to Retire as a Physician? Well,… Read More
Everyone knows they need to save for retirement if they want to have any hope of reaching financial independence, but what retirement accounts should physicians be utilizing in 2023? What might not be as clear… Read More
One of the most common questions we get is “how do I build a budget as a medical resident?” This came up when we first moved to Philly in 2015, and we had our new… Read More
As a physician, you are in a fortunate spot to have to use taxable investment accounts. However, many of us feel cold sweat bead down our neck when we hear “taxable” as a high-income household…. Read More
Before we talk about financial planning for medical residents, let’s start with the most important part first: your primary goal while in residency or fellowship should be to become an exceptional doctor. The kicker is… Read More
The “Backdoor Roth IRA” is a fantastic and commonly utilized Roth IRA strategy for physicians, but did you know there are other great ways to use a Roth IRA? Today, we are going to take… Read More